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BS 3243:1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for hand-operated chain blocks

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-03-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-06-1990

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Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Construction
4 Performance
5 Classification and selection of safe working load
6 Certificate of test and examination
7 Marking
Appendices
A Classification
B Information to be supplied with the enquiry or order
C Recommendations for the care and safe use of chain
   blocks
D Torque limiting device
Tables
1 Proof loads
2 Safe working load of chain blocks
3 States of loading of mechanisms
4 Classification of chain blocks
Figures
1 Chain block components and dimensional definitions

Requirements for chain blocks to ensure safety in use. Includes performance testing and marking and a system of classification based on ISO 4301.

Committee
MHE/3/-/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 87/72610 DC, 94/708276 DC and BS 3243(1973) (07/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ISO 8539:2009 Forged steel lifting components for use with Grade 8 chain
ISO 4301:1980 Lifting appliances Classification
BS 4942-1:1981 Short link chain for lifting purposes Specification for general conditions of acceptance
BS 6521:1984 Guide for proper use and maintenance of calibrated round steel link lifting chains
ISO 7597:2013 Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, grade 8
BS 4942-6:1981 Short link chain for lifting purposes Specification for grade T (8) calibrated chain

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